...what would you buy if you were looking for a bike today ?
Would you still buy a V-Strom, or something else ?
I know this is such an open question but I'm planning to sell my old Honda CBF1000 as I want something with a more upright seating position, something that might help me ride more slowly and gently, and a bit lighter, or at least with a lower centre of gravity. I'm just in my '60's, been riding since I was 7, had a big smash many years ago and 17 operations to get me reasonably sorted. The CBF was my first bike after we moved back to the UK (I had a dirt bike in Spain) to see if I enjoyed it. I now want something else, and the 650 V-Strom seems to be what I want. Not ridden one yet, but have loved the big trailie-type bikes I've had (BMW GS 1000, Triumph Tiger 900), don't need a big engine as they just make me go faster, so something with a laid-back feel and not too expensive. I won't be doing a lot of motorway miles, mainly on my own and I hope to get a demo ride soon, but am curious to know what other bikes you who have had a V-Strom might consider if looking for another bike...